StarTech.com Dual-Slot Drive Enclosure for M.2 SATA SSDs - USB 3.1 (10Gbps) - RAID

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StarTech.com USB 3.1 SSD Enclosure – 10 Gbps – Aluminum – External Hard Drive Enclosure – M.2 to SATA – Raid Drive Enclosure
  • Maximize the performance of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connectivity
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal performance, capacity and redundancy
  • Supports all common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths: 30 mm (2230), 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260) and 80 mm (2280)
  • Not compatible with M.2 NVMe or AHCI PCI-Express SSDs
  • Add fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer
  • Supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance
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Supported storage drive interfaces M.2,Serial ATA,Serial ATA II,Serial ATA III
Storage drive size M.2 "
Product type SSD enclosure
SKU SM22BU31C3R
EAN 0065030870757
Manufacturer StarTech.com
Availability Y
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Turn two M.2 SATA drives into ultra-fast, portable storage with RAID for increased performance or redundancy

This dual M.2 SATA enclosure with RAID makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer. Its multiple RAID modes provide increased capacity, improved performance, or data redundancy.

Access your external data at greater speeds

Quickly access, transfer, and backup your files wherever you go. This dual-slot M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to easily access your data by creating a high-performance, ultra-portable storage solution using two M.2 (NGFF) SATA SSDs. It’s ideal for creative professionals, such as photographers and videographers, as well as professionals in corporate, educational and government sectors who need fast access to important data files, while out in the field or back at the office.

The RAID enclosure enables you to leverage the speed of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives by taking advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2, with data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. It ensures easy access to your files for data migration and data backups so that you can safeguard important data at all times.

Increase performance and data redundancy

With multiple RAID options, the M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. You can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your files are continually backed up, or take advantage of greater speed and capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, Spanning, and JBOD, enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance.

Make your data more portable

The dual M.2 SATA enclosure provides a highly portable storage solution. With its compact design, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - to the office, the lab, or for mobile use, so that you can access your data wherever you go. Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-slot M.2 SATA enclosure helps to safeguard your data wherever you go.

The M.2 SATA RAID enclosure is powered directly from the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. It comes with two USB cables (USB-C to Micro-B and USB-A to Micro-B) for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-Type C port as well as legacy devices. The enclosure is OS independent, with no additional software or driver installation required, and is compatiIt’s also compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

The SM22BU31C3R includes all required drive installation tools and hardware and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Maximize the performance of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connectivity
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal performance, capacity and redundancy
- Supports all common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths: 30 mm (2230), 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260) and 80 mm (2280)
Storage
Number of storage drives supported2
Storage drive sizeM.2
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Supported storage drive lengths80 mm
Maximum storage capacity2 TB
RAID levels0, 1, BIG, JBOD
Ports & interfaces
USB version3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB connectivityYes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB connector genderFemale
USB ports quantity1
Integrated USB cableNo
Technical details
RAID levels0, 1, BIG, JBOD
MaterialAluminium
LED indicatorsYes
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s
Product colourBlack
ChipsetASMedia - ASM1352R
USB version3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Maximum storage capacity2 TB
Harmonized System (HS) code84733080
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Design
Product typeSSD enclosure
CertificationCE, FCC
MaterialAluminium
LED indicatorsYes
Product colourBlack
Performance
UASP supportYes
Port multiplierYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)35000 h
Data transfer rate10 Gbit/s
ChipsetASMedia - ASM1352R
Power
Power source typeUSB
Packaging data
Package weight195 g
Package width131 mm
Package depth165 mm
Package height32 mm
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC
Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Weight96 g
Width80 mm
Depth100 mm
Height15 mm
Package weight195 g
Package width131 mm
Package depth165 mm
Package height32 mm
Packaging content
Screws includedYes
ManualYes
Screwdriver includedYes
Cables includedUSB
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733080

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SM2E1BMU31C
M2-USB-C-NVME-SATA
43318
130639
Description
Turn two M.2 SATA drives into ultra-fast, portable storage with RAID for increased performance or redundancy

This dual M.2 SATA enclosure with RAID makes it easy to add ultra-fast, portable external storage to your USB-C or USB-A enabled laptop, tablet, smartphone or desktop computer. Its multiple RAID modes provide increased capacity, improved performance, or data redundancy.

Access your external data at greater speeds

Quickly access, transfer, and backup your files wherever you go. This dual-slot M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to easily access your data by creating a high-performance, ultra-portable storage solution using two M.2 (NGFF) SATA SSDs. It’s ideal for creative professionals, such as photographers and videographers, as well as professionals in corporate, educational and government sectors who need fast access to important data files, while out in the field or back at the office.

The RAID enclosure enables you to leverage the speed of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives by taking advantage of USB 3.1 Gen 2, with data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. It ensures easy access to your files for data migration and data backups so that you can safeguard important data at all times.

Increase performance and data redundancy

With multiple RAID options, the M.2 RAID enclosure enables you to gain increased storage size, performance, or redundancy. You can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your files are continually backed up, or take advantage of greater speed and capacity offered by a combined solution. The enclosure supports RAID 0, RAID 1, Spanning, and JBOD, enabling you to choose your preferred backup mode. It also supports SSD TRIM to prolong drive lifespan and performance.

Make your data more portable

The dual M.2 SATA enclosure provides a highly portable storage solution. With its compact design, you can tuck it away inside your laptop bag or carrying case and take it anywhere - to the office, the lab, or for mobile use, so that you can access your data wherever you go. Engineered with a solid aluminum housing, the dual-slot M.2 SATA enclosure helps to safeguard your data wherever you go.

The M.2 SATA RAID enclosure is powered directly from the USB port on your device, so no external power is required. It comes with two USB cables (USB-C to Micro-B and USB-A to Micro-B) for flexible use with the latest laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-Type C port as well as legacy devices. The enclosure is OS independent, with no additional software or driver installation required, and is compatiIt’s also compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port.

The SM22BU31C3R includes all required drive installation tools and hardware and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Maximize the performance of your M.2 (NGFF) SATA drives with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) connectivity
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and SPAN (BIG) for optimal performance, capacity and redundancy
- Supports all common M.2 SATA SSDs, and enables you to mount multiple drive lengths: 30 mm (2230), 42 mm (2242), 60 mm (2260) and 80 mm (2280)
External NVMe Enclosure | Thunderbolt 3 Compatible | USB-C Cable Included

This compact M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure for PCIe SSDs is a highly portable, high-performance data storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 enabled devices.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.1 Gen 2 read/write speeds up to 10Gbps, which is nearly twice the capability of traditional M.2 SATA enclosures and USB 3.1 Gen 1. NVMe allows users to take full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.1 Gen 2, which would not be possible with a SATA drive.

This enclosure also features ventilation holes to help dissipate heat, ensuring an optimal operating temperature and helping to preserve performance.

Truly Portable

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe based NVMe is specially designed for mobility, with a small form-factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight, yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure your drive won’t be damaged while you’re on the move.

Broad Compatibility

The M.2 NVMe enclosure works with tablets, laptops, desktop computers and hosts that are equipped with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports. It's also backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1, making it a convenient solution for the office or other workplace environments.

Additionally, the enclosure supports plug-and-play installation, making it the perfect accessory for professionals on the go.

M2E1BMU31C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- Turn your M.2 NVMe drive into an ultra-fast, ultra-portable storage solution for your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 devices
- Features a solid aluminum housing designed with ventilation holes for optimal heat dissipation
- Experience an extremely fast performance with support for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and PCI Express 3.0
Works with Both PCIe and SATA Based M.2 Drives | Supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 Drive Heights | USB-C and USB-A Host Cables Included

Turn your PCIe M.2 NVMe or SATA AHCI M.2 SSD into a highly portable, USB-based external storage solution. This enclosure features USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10Gbps) with UASP support & PCIe 3.0 delivering real read/write data transfer speeds up to 1GB per second. Working with both PCIe and SATA based drives, this enclosure ensures compatibility with virtually any M.2 drive, supporting both M-Key (PCIe) and B+M-Key (SATA) drives sized 2230/2242/2260/2280.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 10Gbps (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2) is backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps (also known as USB 3.0), USB 2.0, and USB 1.1.

All-in-One M.2 and USB Solution

With compatibility for both PCIe NVMe and SATA based M.2 drives, this enclosure solves the common challenge of identifying which enclosure is compatible with your M.2 drive. Regardless of whether your M.2 drive is SATA or PCIe NVMe based, you can rest assured that this enclosure will provide a high-performance solution for turning your M.2 drive into a portable external enclosure. For further compatibility the enclosure works with multiple drive heights supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280mm drives including Samsung (850, 860, 870, 950, 960, 970) Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital (WD), HP, and Intel SSD drives.

For multiplatform support this enclosure, that features a USB-C host connection, includes two different host cables, a USB-C to USB-C cable (20 in. / 50 cm) and a USB-C to USB-A cable (10" / 25 cm). This combined with the backward compatibility of the USB protocol, ensures that this M.2 enclosure will work with virtually any computer, whether it's USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe or SATA drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 maximum theoretical throughput of 10Gbps, which is twice the throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 at 5Gbps. The enclosure also supports PCIe 3.0 which when combined with an M.2 NVMe drive takes full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.2 Gen 2x1.

This fan-less aluminum enclosure features ventilation holes for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance and protect your drive from overheating damage.

Durable and Portable

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe NVMe or SATA based M.2 drives is specially designed for mobility, with a small form-factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight, yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move.

Hassle-Free Drive Installation

The external M2 SATA or M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure case supports driverless plug-and-play installation and hassle free drive installation. A screwdriver is included ensuring no additional tools are required.

SM2E1BMU31C is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage
Works with Both PCIe and SATA Based M.2 Drives | Supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 Drive Heights | Tool-less Drive Installation | USB-C and USB-A Host Cables Included

Turn your PCIe M.2 NVMe or SATA AHCI M.2 SSD into a highly portable, USB-based external storage solution. This enclosure features USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) with UASP support & PCIe 3.0 delivering real read/write data transfer speeds up to 1GB per second. Working with both PCIe and SATA based drives, this enclosure ensures compatibility with many M.2 drives, supporting both M-Key (PCIe) and B+M-Key (SATA) drives sized 2230/2242/2260/2280. The enclosure is also forward compatible with PCIe 4.0 based drives, at reduced PCIe 3.0 performance.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps (also known as USB 3.2 Gen 2x1) is backward compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 5Gbps (also known as USB 3.0), USB 2.0, and USB 1.1.

All-in-One M.2 and USB Solution

With compatibility for both PCIe NVMe and SATA based M.2 drives, this enclosure solves the common challenge of identifying which enclosure is compatible with your M.2 drive. Regardless of whether your M.2 drive is SATA or PCIe NVMe based, you can rest assured that this enclosure will provide a high-performance solution for turning your M.2 drive into a portable external enclosure. For further compatibility the enclosure works with multiple drive lengths supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280mm drives including Samsung (850, 860, 870, 950, 960, 970) Kingston, Seagate, Western Digital (WD), HP, and Intel SSD drives.

For multiplatform support this enclosure, the enclosure features a USB-C host connection, and includes two different 12 in. (30 cm) host cables, a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable. This combined with the backward compatibility of the USB protocol, ensures that this M.2 enclosure will work with virtually any computer, whether it's USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3/4.

Tool-Free Drive Installation

The external M2 SATA or M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure case supports driverless plug-and-play installation and features tool-less drive installation, so you can install your drive with no tools required.

Unparalleled Performance

Leverage the high speeds of your M.2 NVMe or SATA drive, with this external SSD enclosure. It delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 maximum theoretical throughput of 10Gbps, which is twice the throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 at 5Gbps. The enclosure also supports PCIe 3.0 which when combined with an M.2 NVMe drive takes full advantage of the throughput available to USB 3.2 Gen 2x1.

This fan-less aluminum enclosure features ventilation holes for maximum heat dissipation, ensuring your drive operates noiselessly at an optimal temperature to preserve performance and protect your drive from overheating damage.

Durable and Portable

This slim, pocket-sized enclosure for PCIe NVMe or SATA based M.2 drives is specially designed for mobility, with a small form-factor design that fits easily into your laptop bag. Its lightweight, yet durable aluminum housing helps to ensure your drive won't be damaged while you're on the move.

M2-USB-C-NVME-SATA is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage
The Lindy USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure allows the user to install a PCIe/NVMe based M.2 SSD as a portable external drive to USB devices like laptops or PCs. Support for the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard guarantees SuperSpeed 20Gbps data transfer rates. UASP support also ensures faster speeds for UASP enabled computers.

This Lindy enclosure is compatible with PCIe/NVMe based M.2 SSDs with M key in 30, 42, 60 and 80mm lengths. USB bus- powered, therefore requiring no external power supply, ensures this enclosure is an ideal portable solution for IT professionals on-the-go. The enclosure has a robust and elegant aluminium design for better heat dissipation.Please note that that 20Gbps full support is only possible with a USB 3.2 2x2 host controller.
SSD Enclosure - External M.2 NVMe and SATA SSD USB drive enclosure with ultra-fast transfer speeds through USB-A & USB-C connectors
This compact solid-state drive (SSD) enclosure from Manhattan lets you add highly portable USB-based data storage to a PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, Chromebook and MacBook®. Working with both M Key (NVMe/PCIe) and B+M Key (SATA) drives, it ensures compatibility with M.2 SSDs from Western Digital®, Kingston®, Seagate®, Samsung® and more that are sized 2230, 2242, 2260 or 2280.

High-speed file transfer, data backup and recovery
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USB-C, USB-A and Thunderbolt connectivity
For multiplatform support, this enclosure features built-in USB-C and USB-A plugs. Combining that with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standards, this enclosure is sure to work with virtually any computer, whether it's equipped with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Slim, lightweight and protective
Designed for mobility, the slimline form factor of this enclosure makes it a perfect fit in an external pocket of your laptop bag. Weighing less than 45 g (1.6 oz.) and measuring just 9 mm (0.4 in.) thick, it's easy to carry with you for quick access to your files everywhere. The lightweight aluminum case dissipates heat and helps ensure an optimum operating temperature, even at peak performance levels. Durable construction protects your drive from being damaged while you're on the move.

Easy, hassle-free installation
Installation is easy, thanks to an included mini screwdriver and screws, bus power and plug-and-play setup. Drivers, additional tools or an external power supply are not required.
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